Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST90 was launched 12 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST90 matches up vs the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST90 compared to the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and TX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.